De Cristal O Papel

El Chapo De Sinaloa's song "De Cristal O Papel" delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is deeply in love, yet painfully aware that their feelings are not reciprocated. The opening lines express the agony of loving someone intensely while knowing that the love is not mutual. The nights spent in the arms of the beloved are bittersweet, filled with a longing that cannot be fulfilled. The singer admits the futility of trying to control their emotions, highlighting the immense pain of living without the person they love.

The recurring metaphor of wishing to be made of crystal or paper is particularly poignant. Crystal and paper are both fragile materials that can easily break or tear, symbolizing the singer's desire to shatter or dissolve the painful memories and feelings associated with their unrequited love. This metaphor underscores the depth of their suffering, as they wish to escape the torment of their emotions. The repeated refrain emphasizes the intensity of this desire, as the singer longs to be free from the 'puñal de tus desprecios'—the dagger of the beloved's disdain.

Despite this yearning for fragility, the singer acknowledges the harsh reality that they are made of 'carne y hueso'—flesh and bone. This acknowledgment brings a sense of resignation and acceptance of their human vulnerability. The song captures the universal experience of heartache and the struggle to cope with unreturned affection. El Chapo De Sinaloa's emotive delivery and the poignant lyrics resonate with anyone who has ever felt the sting of unrequited love, making "De Cristal O Papel" a powerful ballad of emotional fragility and longing.